Arteriolosclerosis
Arteriolosclerosis
Definition
The thickening of the wall of the small arteries and arterioles. It is caused by deposition of hyaline material in the wall or concentric smooth muscle wall hypertrophy. It results in lumen narrowing and tissue ischemia.
Also known as arteriolosclerosis (morphologic abnormality) — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Artery | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Cardiovascular system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Cardiovascular system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |